December weather forecast
Madison, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Madison, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.8°F (4.9°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Madison's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Madison, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Madison, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 26 days and aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Madison, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Madison, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Madison, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Madison, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Madison is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Madison have in December?

In Madison, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Madison, NJ

Average temperature in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Madison, NJ

Average pressure in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Madison, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Madison, NJ

Average humidity in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Madison, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Madison, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Madison, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Madison, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Madison, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Madison, NJ

Average UV index in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Madison, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Madison, NJ

Average visibility in December - Madison, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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